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Delicious Tater Tot Sloppy Joe Skillet cooked with savory ground beef and crispy tater tots

Tater Tot Sloppy Joe Skillet

A fun and comforting dish that combines classic flavors with a twist, featuring seasoned ground beef, tater tots, and melted cheese all cooked in one skillet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or plant-based meat
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) sloppy joe sauce
  • 2 cups frozen tater tots Can use any brand
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in the sloppy joe sauce and heat through.
Cooking
  1. Top the beef mixture with the tater tots and shredded cheese.
  2. Cover the skillet and cook until the tater tots are heated through and golden, about 20 minutes.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding some garlic powder or seasoning salt to the beef mixture. If you like it spicy, add jalapeños or hot sauce. Top with fresh herbs like parsley or green onions for added flavor.